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June 5, 2007

G57: Athletics 2, Red Sox 0

Cy DiNardo shuts us down on two hits and six walks over six innings, the A's turn five double plays, and Dice gives up single runs in the fourth (Chavez HR) and fifth (Kendall leadoff BB and 2-out double by Swisher).

The key pitch of the night was to Youkilis with one out and the bases loaded in the sixth. DiNardo's 3-1 pitch was up and away -- which should have brought in a run, making it 2-1 and leaving the sacks loaded for Lowell -- but it was called a strike. Yook lined the next pitch to third, and Pedroia had to hit the dirt between first and second to avoid his shattered bat and was easily doubled off first. Inning over.

The Red Sox have a season-high three-game losing streak. Toronto scored six times in the bottom of the ninth to beat Tampa, 12-11, and close to within 9 GB.

DiNardo threw the ball well -- 5.1 innings, four hits, two walks, three strikeouts, one unearned run -- on Wednesday against the Rangers but made one of two Oakland fielding miscues in the sixth inning, allowing the Rangers to score three unearned runs on the way to a 4-0 victory. It was DiNardo's first big-league start since Sept. 14, 2006 -- when he was with the Red Sox.

Ugh, I know he was signed to be leadoff and all, but it's about time we stick him lower in the lineup until he gets that average and on base % up. My proposed lineup:1. DP2. Yook3. 'Tiz4. Manny5. Lowell6. Pena7. Tek8. Lugo9. Crisp

Get some speed at both ends of the lineup along with the big bats in the middle.

ugh, i dont agree with that bunt if it was for a sac. the boys swinging the bat well and shouldve been looking for a base hit...plus if lugos still at first when papi comes up, he can drive it into a gap and score lugo from first...

And Coco's now made 4 outs in his 2 ABs. Not a good sign. Next time do everyone a favor and keep the bat on your shoulders, at least you won't GIDP and if you're lucky you might even get down to first with a walk.

LENNY DINARDO IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT!!!LENNY DINARDO IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT!!!LENNY DINARDO IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT!!!LENNY DINARDO IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT!!!LENNY DINARDO IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT!!!LENNY DINARDO IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT!!!LENNY DINARDO IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT!!!LENNY DINARDO IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT!!!LENNY DINARDO IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT!!!

i dunno. but if i lived there..i'd be a giants fan. hands down. love the bay...love their park. lol, and that's it ;D

this reminded me of that dave chappelle comment about san francisco...

"you're leaving san francisco - (gayish voice) 'BYEEE!!! COME BACK IN SEPTEMBER WHEN WE'RE HAVING A SALE ON BIRKENSTOCKS!' - get to the other side of that bridge, 'welcome to oakland, bitch!' *click* *click* (doors locking)"

this reminded me of that dave chappelle comment about san francisco...

"you're leaving san francisco - (gayish voice) 'BYEEE!!! COME BACK IN SEPTEMBER WHEN WE'RE HAVING A SALE ON BIRKENSTOCKS!' - get to the other side of that bridge, 'welcome to oakland, bitch!' *click* *click* (doors locking)"

Probably the only Sox game I see this year -- very frustrating to get shut out. There was some good pitching by DiNardo and some good defense, but definitely a strong element of luck on some of those DP's and such.